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Posted at 02:26PM Mar 27, 2009 by Abbey Turner in General | Comments[0]
Home Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance
Every home will show some wear and tear as it ages. Your paint may peel, windows get stuck and floors squeak. All of these are normal signs of aging, but what will hurt a home is neglect! Routine preventative maintenance is recommended to protect your home. Ongoing maintenance will minimize problems; extend the life, appearance and value of a home.
Structure
1. Have a licensed and bonded pest company check for termites. Termites can cause extensive structural damage to a home. We live in an area where termites seem to be active so it’s a good idea to maintain a termite bond annually for your home.
2. Have a professional check your crawl space for dry rot and ventilation. Just like termites, dry rot can cause structural damage. Crawl spaces are susceptible because of the vulnerability to water and dampness.
3. Check your foundation walls for cracks, bulges and deterioration. Cracks in brick and block indicate structural movement. Bulges or horizontal cracks show serious force against the foundation wall. Mortar falling out from between brick or block joints could indicate water intrusion.
**These are just a few of many structural tips, next week I will touch on the maintenance of your heating and cooling system.
Until then, Have A Great Day!!!!
The Turner Team
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Home Safety Tips
Additional Safety Tips
There are a lot of safety features around a home that we really don’t think about. Today, I will try to touch on a few!
1) A sump pump & floor drain on the lowest level of your home is very important for water related emergencies. These devices help reduce the damage to a home when it comes to storms or flooding. A water alarm is also available to detect leaks or seepage.
2) A smoke detector is required by code to be in every home. In newer houses they are powered by electrical circuits with a battery back up. When the batteries are dying the smoke detector will make a “chirping” noise. If you have an electric only unit, it is recommended to upgrade to a battery back up unit. Remember to test and replace your batteries.
3) A fire extinguisher is also a very important safety tool. You should have one on every floor of your home.
4) A carbon monoxide detector is important for a home with any gas, oil, fireplace or stove.
5) Identification tags should be on all shutoff valves & emergency switches.
6) Last but not least! Always have a “family plan” when it comes to house fires & natural disasters.
I hope these tips have been helpful to you! Next week wee are going to start a series on recommended maintenance for everyday wear & tear of a home! Hope to see you then!!!
The Turner Team
Posted at 02:02PM Mar 05, 2009 by Abbey Turner in General | Comments[0]
